Beacon Awards 2024/25
Now in their 30th year, the AoC Beacon Awards showcase exactly why UK further education colleges are so important to every community and why people value them. The awards celebrate and showcase best practice and innovation and highlight excellence in the sector. They are designed to promote the interdependence of colleges, businesses, and professional and voluntary organisations and promote the far-reaching impact of colleges on their students and the communities they serve.
Please ensure you have read these documents before completing your application.
Applicant Webinar
All applicants should watch the webinar held on 19 June. This is an opportunity to hear from the Beacon Awards Chief assessor, Kate Webb with top tips on how to write a successful Beacon Award application and why all colleges should apply.
Beacon Awards 2023/24 winners podcasts
We created a series of podcasts featuring the winners of the Beacon Awards 2023/24 to provide applicants with insights into the initiatives that led to their success.
2024/25 Beacon Awards Categories and Sponsors
The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL
The British Council Award for Excellence in International Work
The Careers & Enterprise Company Award for Excellence in Careers and Enterprise
The City & Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers
The Edge Award for Excellence in Real World Learning
The Incenco Award for Education for Sustainable Development
The Jisc Award for Effective Use of Digital Technology in Further Education
The NOCN Group Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing
The RCU Award for Support for Students
The AoC Award for Widening Participation
The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 11 September 2024
To pre-register to apply for this award category please click here before completing your application. You will receive an e-mail from AoC awards team with further instructions.
The British Council Award for Excellence in International Work
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 11 September 2024
To pre-register to apply for this award category please click here before completing your application. You will receive an e-mail from AoC awards team with further instructions.
The Careers & Enterprise Company Award for Excellence in Careers and Enterprise
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 11 September 2024
To pre-register to apply for this award category please click here before completing your application. You will receive an e-mail from AoC awards team with further instructions.
The City & Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 11 September 2024
To pre-register to apply for this award category please click here before completing your application. You will receive an e-mail from AoC awards team with further instructions
The Edge Award for Excellence in Real World Learning
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 11 September 2024
To pre-register to apply for this award category please click here before completing your application. You will receive an e-mail from AoC awards team with further instructions
The Incenco Award for Education for Sustainable Development
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 11 September 2024
To pre-register to apply for this award category please click here before completing your application. You will receive an e-mail from AoC awards team with further instructions
The Jisc Award for Effective Use of Digital Technology in Further Education
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 11 September 2024
To pre-register to apply for this award category please click here before completing your application. You will receive an e-mail from AoC awards team with further instructions
The NOCN Group Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 11 September 2024
To pre-register to apply for this award category please click here before completing your application. You will receive an e-mail from AoC awards team with further instructions
The RCU Award for Support for Students
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 11 September 2024
To pre-register to apply for this award category please click here before completing your application. You will receive an e-mail from AoC awards team with further instructions
The AoC Award for Widening Participation
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 11 September 2024
To pre-register to apply for this award category please click here before completing your application. You will receive an e-mail from AoC awards team with further instructions